During 2008 and 2009, Detroit’s big carmakers, including Ford, had a tough time. GM and Chrysler even filed for bankruptcy. GM had to let go of four of its divisions to recover. Why did GM…
Author: Allison Perry
Allison Perry covers the fast-changing world of electric vehicles, autonomous tech, and sustainable mobility at Dax Street. With a focus on the future of driving, she breaks down EV launches, infrastructure updates, and the innovations shaping tomorrow’s roads.
Prosecutors Investigate Tesla Autopilot for Securities and Wire Fraud
Prosecutors are looking into whether Tesla misled investors and consumers about the capabilities of its self-driving technology. They’re checking if Tesla committed securities or wire fraud, which involves deceiving people through communications over the phone…
Latest Pininfarina Battista Inspired by Rare Lancia Model
Pininfarina is a new car brand, but it has a long history as a designer. It recently created a special version of its electric car, the Battista, inspired by an old Lancia model from 1955.…
Audi Reveals Dakar-Inspired Electric Bike with Italian Technology
Audi has added another electric vehicle to its lineup, but this one is different – it’s a mountain bike, not a car. The bike gets its power from a company in Italy called Fantic, and…
Q1 Sees Rivian’s Losses Balloon to $1.5 Billion
Rivian had some good and bad news in its quarterly report. They expect to save money by moving the production of their upcoming R2 model to their factory in Normal, Illinois. They also plan to…
Updated 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 Comes with Captain’s Chairs Upgrade
The 2025 Land Rover Defender is getting some small changes for the new model year. One of the big updates is that now, in the three-row 130 model, you can choose to have captain’s chairs…
Hyundai, Kia Finance Arm Faces Lawsuit for Alleged Repossessions of Service Members’ Vehicles
The U.S. government sued Hyundai and Kia’s American financing arm on Wednesday. They said the company repossessed cars leased by military service members without getting court permission, which is against the law. Between 2015 and…
Chevy Malibu Production Set to Cease in November
General Motors will stop making the Chevrolet Malibu this autumn, as reported by The Detroit News on Wednesday. This decision follows years of uncertainty about GM’s future in the four-door car market. The production of…
Front Row Motorsports Faces Change as Michael McDowell Departs After 2024
Michael McDowell is likely going to drive for Spire Motorsports next season, according to several sources. On Wednesday, Spire confirmed that McDowell signed a contract to drive their No. 71 Chevrolet, alongside Corey LaJoie and…
Dall’Igna Holds Tight to Marquez Amid Looming 2025 MotoGP Decision
Marquez, Jorge Martin, and Enea Bastianini are all hoping to land a spot on the Ducati team next year, alongside double champion Francesco Bagnaia. Ducati was initially hesitant about Marquez joining its satellite Gresini team…
Electrifying the Off-Road: KC Powersports’ Journey with the Surron Storm Bee
Gas-powered motorcycles have long dominated off-road endurance racing, but the emergence of electric bike technology suggests a potential shift in the near future. Kade and his team at KC Powersports in San Juan Capistrano, California,…
Ralph Lauren’s Bugatti Atlantic: Timeless Automotive Jewel
When it comes to automobile rarities, fashion mogul Ralph Lauren holds an unparalleled gem: the 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic. One of just four ever produced, its existence defies the odds, considering the tragic fate…
Puig Comments on Honda’s MotoGP Bike Direction
Honda has been having a tough time in the 2024 MotoGP season, despite making efforts to improve during the winter. Even with new rules to help, they’re at the bottom of the team rankings with…
Special Edition Designs Take Center Stage as MotoGP Marks 75th Anniversary
The people who run MotoGP, called Dorna, have been talking to the top teams in the MotoGP about celebrating the 75th anniversary of the racing series. They want to do something special for this big…
Ferrari’s Fiorano Filming Days Hint at F1 Imola Upgrade Plans
Ferrari’s SF-24 car will get the first of its three planned upgrades next week during the F1 race in Italy. They’ve used their second and final filming day at their Fiorano test track to test…
Champions Pay Tribute to Stirling Moss in London Ceremony
Around 2000 people came to Westminster Abbey to remember Stirling Moss. The guests included drivers from different racing categories, family, friends, and fans who were lucky enough to get tickets. Even famous people like F1…
Alpine’s Ocon Cautions Against Overcelebration After Miami GP F1 Point
Ocon got Alpine’s first points of the year by finishing 10th in the race last Sunday. This was a big deal because Alpine hadn’t scored any points since the 2023 Las Vegas GP. They had…
FIA’s Chief Executive Officer Natalie Robyn Resigns Abruptly
Natalie Robyn became the CEO of FIA in November 2022. She was chosen by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to help make changes in how the organization was managed. Before taking this job, Robyn worked…
Russell Sees Potential for Mercedes in Norris’s Victory
Lando Norris won his first F1 race on Sunday with McLaren, the team’s first win since the 2021 Italian Grand Prix. McLaren’s progress has been praised, as they now compete at the front with Red…
The Mutual Trust That’s Transforming Norris and McLaren F1
The relationship between Lando Norris and McLaren began long before he joined the McLaren young driver program in 2017. CEO Zak Brown showed interest in Norris’s career even before that. Brown praised Norris’s talent and…
Affordable Electric Vehicles Available in the U.S., But With a Speed Limit
Buying a car nowadays can be very expensive. New cars are getting pricier, with the average transaction price nearing $50,000. But there are some new options that are much cheaper. One of them is the…
Qantas Faces $66 Million Penalty for Canceling Flights Without Notice
Qantas, an airline in Australia, agreed to pay $79 million to settle a lawsuit with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The issue was about ghost flights. These are flights that were canceled, but…
The Meticulous Craftsmanship of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Interior
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan has some interesting changes inside. They introduced a new interior design called Duality. This design is stitched into the seats of the new Cullinan. It’s inspired by the Rolls-Royce logo and involves…
Vintage Racing Spectacle: Minis Clash with Mustangs in Epic Showdown
A few years ago, a vintage racing festival in Northern California called Velocity Invitational started a new class called Mini vs. Mustang. It’s an exciting race where big American cars with powerful engines go against…
Tesla Bets Big on Slow Robot for Future Success
Last month, Elon Musk, the boss of Tesla, said something surprising during a talk with investors. He said Tesla isn’t just a car company anymore. Now, it’s a company that makes robots and artificial intelligence…